Sammy Angott
Sammy Angott held the NYSAC, WBA and The Ring lightweight world titles between 1940 and 1944. Angott was the undisputed lightweight world champion from 1941 to 1942.
- World title bouts
- 5
- Record in world title bouts (won–lost)
- 4–1
- World titles held
- 3
- Longest world title reign (WBA lightweight, 1940–1942)
- 2 years, 6 months
Timeline of world title events
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1945
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The Ring magazine rates Sammy Angott No. 8 at welterweight in its annual ratings
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1944
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The Ring magazine rates Sammy Angott No. 9 at welterweight in its annual ratings
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Juan Zurita beats Sammy Angott via unanimous decision 15/15
Lightweight · WBA
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1943
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The Ring magazine rates Sammy Angott No. 2 at lightweight in its annual ratings
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Sammy Angott beats Slugger White via unanimous decision 15/15
Lightweight · WBA
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1942
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Sammy Angott’s reign as the NYSAC lightweight world champion ends
Lightweight · NYSAC
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Sammy Angott’s reign as the WBA lightweight world champion ends
Lightweight · WBA
Sammy Angott’s reign as The Ring lightweight world champion ends
Lightweight · The Ring
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Sammy Angott beats Allie Stolz via split decision 15/15
Lightweight · NYSAC, WBA and The Ring
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1941
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The Ring magazine rates Sammy Angott the lightweight champion in its annual ratings
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Sammy Angott beats Lew Jenkins via unanimous decision 15/15
Lightweight · NYSAC, WBA and The Ring
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1940
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The Ring magazine rates Sammy Angott No. 1 at lightweight in its annual ratings
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Sammy Angott beats Davey Day via points decision 15/15
Lightweight · WBA
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1939
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The Ring magazine rates Sammy Angott No. 2 at lightweight in its annual ratings
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1938
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The Ring magazine rates Sammy Angott No. 5 at lightweight in its annual ratings